Andrew Wood, president of SKAL International in Bangkok was conferred the coveted MEMBRE D’HONNEUR – Skal’s highest award at the ongoing 80th Annual Skål International World Congress in Miami. The award is a testament to Wood’s effort in pump priming tourism in Thailand through his initiatives.

The 2019 Skål World Congress is being held on the largest and most innovative cruise ship ever conceived, Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas. The Congress which runs from 14-21 September 2029 is providing its delegates with opportunities for building business relationships and friendships and opportunities to share ideas and business practices with fellow Skålleagues in both formal and informal business sessions.

A professional hotelier, travel writer and director of WDA and its subsidiary, Thailand by Design, Wood has spent over 35 years serving the hospitality and travel industry and championed the cause of Thai tourism.